breathed new life into
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: to give new energy, vitality, or hope to
Their leadership breathed new life into the movement.
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Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2025
The dynamic young quarterback has breathed new life into the New York Giants organization, but that has come at a price.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The midterms breathed new life into Milei’s administration; Trump’s support for his ally has paid off.
—María Victoria Murillo, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2025
One, with his performances during the Sharks’ four-game road trip, Celebrini had breathed new life into the team’s season after a dismal start.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Breathed new life into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathed%20new%20life%20into. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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